December 2017 Currently, our West Seattle Eagles Facebook page has 1,869 friends. Are you one of them? If not, friend us. We frequently add photos, event flyers and update our status to keep you current with all things 2643. Our Thanksgiving dinner open to the public was yet again a huge success. Our volunteers served over 150 dinners. Huge kudos to the volunteers: Hal & Barb Jones, Jim & Diane Bals, Nate Keim, Crissy Scott, Mark Rankin, Sheila & Mark Humberson, Mike Mooney, Yvonne Davalos, Rich Barrientos, Armando & Christine Juarez, Peter, Ty & Maddy from C&P Coffee. Turkey donations from PWP Zane Fitterer and Brother David Wolfe. We are truly... PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE! With your F.O.E. membership, you now have access to exclusive members only discounts at Office Depot and OfficeMax. Visit, www.officediscoun ts.org/foe.html 93,000 products below retail pricing Shop online or in store free next-day delivery when spending $50 Inside This Issue: January Events 2 Calendar 3 WP/MP Messages 4 Sunshine Notice 5
West Seattle Aerie #2643 Annual Tom & Jerry Party Thursday December 14th 7pm till 9pm Want to raise funds for our Auxiliary just by shopping? Great, pick-up your Bartell Drugs B Caring Card today and choose the Fraternal Order of Eagle Auxiliary 2643 as your non-profit of choice. The B Caring Card is FREE and once registered, just have the cashier swipe it at checkout or give the cashier your phone number, or the club s phone number and up to 4% of your total bill will be allocated to our Auxiliary. Simple as that! + = Sheila is taking the month off. Smash burgers back in January. 2016-2017 Aerie Officers 2016-2017 Auxiliary Officers Jr. Past President Russ Martiens PWP Worthy President Armando Juarez Worthy Vice President Nate Keim Worthy Chaplain Jim Bals Worthy Secretary Bret Meaker Worthy Treasurer Renae Thelin Worthy Conductor Marcus Higbee Worthy Inside Guard John Ledeman Trustee Vacant Trustee Dennis Snell Trustee Mario Gonzalez Trustee Gene Thelin Trustee Hal Jones Aerie Father Paul Shillam Jr. Past President Barbara Hulslander, PMP Madam President Linda Fittro, PMP Madam Vice President Debbie Knightly, PMP Madam Chaplain Mary Lou Wilkerson, PMP Madam Secretary Holly Gregg Madam Treasurer Shirley Stubben Madam Conductor Diane Bals, PMP Madam Guard Agnes Keltner, PMP Trustee Yvonne Davalos Trustee Colleen Kronk Trustee Debbie McGee Auxiliary Mother Yvonne Davalos 2
December 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednes- Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Aerie Mtg. 7:30pm Taco Night Auxilary Mtg. 7pm Steak Night 5pm till?? Karaoke Kids Christmas Party 1pm 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Taco Night Annual Tom & Jerry party 7pm-9pm Fast Food Menu Hall Rental 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Aerie Mtg. 7:30pm Taco Night Auxiliary Mtg. 7pm Fast Food Menu Karaoke 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Potluck Club Closed for Christmas Taco Night Fast Food Menu 31 New Years Party There is always food available during all Seahawk games. 3
Dear Brothers and Sisters, It has been a wonderful autumn. We welcomed the State Worthy President, Mike O Conner to our Aerie and the dinner prepared went fabulously. Thank you auxiliary sisters for all you did to make this such a great visit and for making our aerie shine. We received a strong endorsement from our state president. He communicated that through the challenges that we have encountered in our past, Aerie #2643 shows growing membership, younger officers joining and the future is bright. Thanksgiving dinner went great due to the volunteers who were jolly, energetic and happy to be there. Free and open to the public we served 150 with all the fixin s. Big shout out to volunteers: Hal and Barbara Jones, Diane and Jim Bals, Sheila & Mark Humberson, Mary Rankin, Nate Keim, Yvonne Davalos, Mike Mooney, Nate s cousin Crissy, Rich Barrientos, Peter, Ty and Maddy from C&P Coffee. Turkey donations came in from Past Worthy President, Zane Fitterer and Brother Dave Wolfe. Thank you! Mark your calendar for upcoming events: Aerie #2643 Children s Christmas Party, December 9 th. Santa will make an appearance with a gift for all those children attending. President s Steak Night, Friday December 8 th we will be warmly welcoming the Spinnaker Drill Team as our servers. They yield from Renton, Burien and White Center and represent the youth in our region at the Eagles Youth Convention. We will be donating tips to the team for travel and equipment, so come on in have a great dinner and tip big! New Year s Eve Party is on the calendar. Stop in for a live band, champagne and a toast at midnight (party hats included). West Seattle Eagles will be holding a state fundraising function the Heart Ball to raise funds for heart research. The date will be confirmed shortly. Slated for February 11 th some conflicts have shifted the time for this event. We are working with a professional Chef to plan the menu and to make this a delectable event. Auction, social dancers and raffles will all be embedded in this evening to raise money for a great cause. We hope you will all be there. The Holidays are full of family, events and good times. Support your local Aerie by stopping in with guests and friends, just sign them in at the bar and enjoy a West Seattle tradition. We thrive because of our members and guests. Thank you to all of you and have a safe, happy holiday season. Submitted in Liberty, Truth, Justice and Equality, Your Worthy President, Armando Juarez 4
Seattle Seahawk Football Sunday December 3rd 5:30pm Eagles @ Seahawks Sunday Dec 10th 5:30pm Seahawks @ Jaguars Sunday December 17th 1:05pm Rams @ Seahawks Sunday December 24th 1:25pm Seahawks @ Cowboys Sunday December 31st 1:25pm Cardinals @ Seahawks Brothers and Sisters: I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving. I know I did! Threw in a Seahawk /49er game on the way home, which of course we won. Our Kids Christmas party is coming up on December 9th. If you haven t already have your child color the picture in the newsletter and get it up to the club. State Worthy President Mike and his wife Jan made their visit to our club on November 21st. I would like to thank Yvonne, Shirley and Barbara for their efforts in making us a fantastic dinner. It was an enjoyable time. The newsletter and calendar have all the events happening at our Aerie. Please check it out. I hope everyone has a happy and fun holiday season. Remember be kind, it goes a long ways. In Sisterhood, Linda Fittro 5
MARK YOUR CALENDARS DECEMBER 9TH 1 3PM WEST SEATTLE EAGLES ANNUAL KID S CHRISTMAS PARTY Child name: Age: Please return to the Eagles by December 1st include how many will be having lunch. If you have more than one child please print more copies and have them color the picture. 6
KIDS CHRISTMAS PARTY Santa has December 9, 2017 on his schedule And he hopes you do to!! Date: 12-9-2017 Time: 1:00pm 3:00pm Place: West Seattle Eagles Toddlers through 8 years old PRESENTS GAMES FOOD and SANTA!! Mitten Donation Drive!!!!! Please help the students of Arbor Heights Elementary School keep their hands warm this winter season with a Mitten Donation. Just look for the Mitten Donation Box decorated with red and green mittens on it in the Eagles Hall. We will gladly accept Hats and Scarves too! Thank you for your support!!! 7
West Seattle Eagles New Years Eve Festivities Come rock out with the Shivering Denizens 8pm 12am Party Favors, Hats, Light Snacks and a Champagne Toast at Midnight Rock, Country and Rockabilly Music $5 cover charge 8
Christmas Eve Potluck! During the Seahawk game. Bring a dish to share. 1:25pm Taco Wednesdays are back! There are new parking passes for your vehicles. Please stop in the social room, show your current card and the bartender on duty will get your new one. Fast Food Fridays are back. Please check the calendar for dates. WP Armando and crew serving up great food with great prices. Come $2 each or 3 for $5 Crisp or soft shells Steak Night Friday December 8th 5pm until sold out Steak, Baked Potato, Salad Bar & Desert all for $15.00 By Armando & Crew 9
FOE WEST SEATTLE AERIE #2643 4426 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116-4109 Have an Idea for the Newsletter? Please direct all questions or suggestions regarding the publication to: Linda Fittro at iamcoolestlala@comcast.net; call 206 938-4426; or place your suggestions in the newsletter box located in the lounge. Newsletter deadline is the 15th The West Seattle Talon Tribune is published monthly. Some articles may have been edited. Materials within can be reproduced without permission. Please credit the source identified or FOE 2643 when applicable. The newsletter is one of the best recruiting tools you have. Pass a copy to a friend, then ask them to enjoy one of our great events. UPCOMING EVENTS: Steak Night 12/8 Karaoke 12/8 & 12/22 Kids X-Mas Party 12/9 Tom & Jerry Party 12/14 Christmas Eve Potluck 12/24 New Years Eve Party 12/31 Lounge Hours: Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 2 PM - 10PM 2 PM - 12AM 2 PM - 12AM 2 PM - 12AM 2 PM - 12AM 2 PM - 12AM 12PM- 12AM The lounge may open earlier for televised sports or special events. 10